Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
16.7°C
0.9° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 24th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.9
S
5
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.6
ESE
8
1.6
E
7
1.9
ESE
8
2.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
27
36
27
18
25
25
23
23
16
15
17
12
13
47
71
77
44
250
445
811
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
N
10
NNE
15
SSE
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
ESE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
ESE
10
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
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on
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cross-off
cross-off
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off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:19PM2.64m
5:06AM2.28m
5:14PM2.55m
6:04AM2.21m
6:12PM2.51m
7:04AM2.20m
7:13PM2.51m
8:02AM2.25m
8:10PM2.56m
8:54AM2.34m
9:02PM2.64m
9:40AM2.45m
9:49PM2.72m
Low Tide
10:03AM0.53m
10:47PM0.38m
10:56AM0.64m
11:46PM0.48m
11:54AM0.70m
00:49AM0.52m
12:56PM0.70m
1:50AM0.49m
1:55PM0.65m
2:43AM0.43m
2:49PM0.56m
3:28AM0.34m
3:36PM0.44m
4:08AM0.24m
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6:22
6:24
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6:49
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 mm
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Temp °C
19
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18
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Feels °C
20
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21
14
9
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9
9
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9
11
14
12
7
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10
6
9
9
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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